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Wade Joseph 0

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I am in nned of a rabbit/squirel/ "critter" getter. I would love to be able to pick off tree rats at 100yds and have yet to find a 22 that is that acurate. Thats why I am thinking 17 but it just doesnt seem big enough for yotes or larger critters. A 22 mag would get the larger stuff but have not seen one that was as accurate as most 22 long rifles.

This is where it would help to be rich so I could buy all three.

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love to hunt 0

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I have a .17 HMR in the marlin heavy barrel and it is a dream to shoot. I have taken critters the size of Red Fox out to 100 and it does the job just fine. I would never try it on Coyote as the is not enough umph to getter done.

The real beauty is there is almost 0 trajectory out to 100 so you pretty much hold center mass and squeeze.

For the application you are talking about the .17 hmr would be a perfect choice.

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Kodiak 0

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hummer hands down, there isnt much wind out in the woods so i would go fo the hummer. we used them out prarie dog shooting this spring and they hammered em within 100yds but anything after that is just going to maim game.

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icehousebob 0

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Wade, a hunting buddy of mine bought the heavy barreled Marlin .17 and says it drives tacks for him. He's taken several coyotes with it that were targets of opportunity in the last year. He sold me the same model of Marlin in .22 Mag when he bought the .17. The .22 mag also is a great shooter, at least that's what #2 son says. He borrowed it last fall and I haven't seen it since.

2/18/18 Got out on an area lake an hour before sunrise Saturday. Got a bunch of crappies until they slowed about 9 am. Most between 9.5 and 11 inches. Sunfish started biting about sunrise and bit all morning. Half of them were 8 to 8.5 inches. Most of the rest were 7 to 7.5 inches. Kept two meals of fish--released the rest. 1/32 ounce VMC Tungsten Tubbies tipped with a single wax worm or two red Eurolarvae fished just above some weeds in thirteen feet of water caught fish after fish. Lots of good ice on area lakes. Even though walleyes and pike close in just over a week and wheel houses can't stay out unattended soon, still a lot of good ice fishing for panfish to come. Will have plenty of ice for a while, so get out and enjoy the peace and quiet and fast crappie and sunfish action that March will bring. Good luck, and I will see you out there somewhere.

Had a chance to rub shoulders and fish with some of the ice team guys today. Great bunch of guys we had some good laughs and of course discussed plenty about fishing. Even shared a few hotspots. The hands on they give the people that sign up for this event is absolutely amazeing! From hands on to tips on everything to do to make your day on the ice way more productive. From what I witnessed it would be well worth the investment to sign up for one of there events , if you are new to fishing or heck even a seasoned angler. Fished with one guy from Nebraska said he has done 5 of these events and has enjoyed everyone of them. Fun day for sure

Royce, how’s the sensitivity Is the tip soft like a tickle stick and how’s quality seem? About same price as a tickle stick I see may have to try one for next season. If It passes with flying colors do you it must be good! Tough day for me not much happening went from about 8-29 FOW and just nothing. Found perch in about 19 but even they seemed finicky and would only hit the dead stick. A bit windy on the lake today to!

The warmer weather has brought alot of people out to the area. We are waiting for the later bite. Most are setup in shallowet water. Haven't marked fish yet but tendto see them at sunset.
Be careful with all the holes being drilled! I found one that was covered back in, got my shin, luckily not my ankle.

Started out in 26 feet this morning and had 5 dandy crappies in 15 minutes then it was over. moved a mile and found a few dandy gills in 16 feet. And a couple bass. Day 2 with the new rods and liking them more.